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On remotest Arctic coast lies 21 km of oil pipes stacked ready for Russia’s new monster project

War and sanctions notwithstanding, Russian state oilmen proceed with the development of the Vostok Oil project. It is to produce more than 100 million tons of oil per year and will be paramount for Putin to reach his much-desired ambitions for Arctic shipping.

By Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer May 19, 2023
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The Russian president wants the Northern Sea Route to become a competitive global trade corridor and has commissioned his men in government to do what it takes.

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